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Dowel ] , W . H . Cockburn , Capt . Grayham Edwardcs , Capt . Johnson , A . J . Percival , Alexander Price , Capt . Napier , Capt . Handlcy , Lt .-Col . Morlev , L . S . Lloyd , R . Huth , R . Neil , P . White , A . Marshall , T . Skipton , C . W . Kelly , H . Price , T . Hughes , Tyler ; H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . idorj ) . —At the usual monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , there was a good attendance of members and visitors , presided over by Bro . Lindo Courtenay , W . M ., and amongst the Masonic chiefs present were Bros . W . ] . Chapman , I . P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . S . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; I . B .
Mackenzie , S . W . ; W . Sandbrook , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , S . W . 1356 , Treas . ; John Atkinson , Secretary ; Richard Burgess , Organist ; J . Pyer , l . G . ; W . Savage , S . S . ; H . P . Squire , J . S . ; John M . Boyd , acting J . D . ; and Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . W . Addis , J . W . R . Brown , P . F . Buck , L . B . Brough , C . Courtenay , ) . F . Cowdell , W . Hildyard , J . Keet , J . Levy , H . Leslie , P . ' Lowndes
J . A . Mercer , G . Martin , W . Mears , J . Penny , J . Reay , J . Shrapnell , R . Williams , and others . The visitors included Bros . Hall , 241 ; E . Paull , Treas . 135 6 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; Jesse Banning , P . P . G . 6 ., Cumberland and Westmoreland , and others . After the lodge had been duly opened , and the minutes confirmed in the usual way and unanimously , the W . M . most impressively initiated Mr . J .
Bayliss and Mr . James Hont into the privileges of the Order ; the work of passing Bro . W . Addis being done by Bro . W . J . Chapman , I . P . M . The lodge voted a sum of money for the help of a widow and several orphans ( on the application of Bro . J . Hayes , P . G . S . ) , and the brethren subsequently adjourned for refreshment , a pleasant evening being subsequently enjoyed .
LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 2 2 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a large gathering of the fraternity . The chair was taks-n and the bdge opened at five o ' clock in the " Old Lodge Room ' ' by Bro . R . Wylie , W . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., and the officers
present included Bros . Dr . ] . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; E . O . C . Rothwt-11 , P . M . ; J . R . Bottomley , S . W . ; Thos . Evans , J . W . ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Treas ., P . G . Chap . ; J . W . Johnson , Sec . ; R . Fai ' rclough , S . D . ; Husjh Jones , l . G . ; H . Pritchard and _ Alex . Thomp , Stewards ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . W . E . Coxen , W . C . Covvcll , G . Charney , J . Hughes , E .
Jones , J . F . Lloyd , W . H . Rowland , T . H . W . Walker , II . Pritchard , H . Wynne Parry , Robert Parry , W . Williams , Joseph Woods , John Lewis , Hugh Hughes , J . J . Knight , John Melloden , Jacob Davies , George Neville , George Porter , J . U . Jones , W . Murphy , G . W . Davies , D . S . Davies , P . M . 21 G ; Robt . W . Wynne , Maurice Jones , John Pritchard , Robert , Hitchmough , H . R . Parry , John Parry ,
James Ireland , and Joseph Wood ( Freemason ) . The list of visitors included Bros . Y . Hidden , 1182 ; John Devavnes , P . M . 66 7 ; James P . Bryan , 1035 and 203 ; J . W . Williams , W . M .. 1356 ; Jesse Banning , P . M . 310 , 1209 , P . P . G . O ., C . and W . ; John Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; VV . Corbett , S . W . 249 ; R . C . Mellor , 6 or ; , P . P . G . J . D . North Wales and Salop ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; E . Paull ,
'treas . 1356 ; C . Arden , J . W . 13 , 6 ; J . R . Goepel , P . M . S 23 , 155 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Busfield , 1299 , 216 ; B . B . Marson , P . M . 135 6 , P . G . S . B . ; John Hill , 11 I 09 ; Alfred Woolrich , S . W . 135 ( 1 , Treas . 1609 ; and Lindo Courtenay , W . M . 11109 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , and other matters of routine business transacted , Bro . J . R . Bottomley , the W . M . elect ,
was presented by Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith and Bro . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , and installed by Bro . R . Wylie ii a highly impressive and almost perfect manner . The usual honours having been paid , the W . M . invested the following officers for the next twelve months : —Bros . R . Wylie , I . P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Evans , S . W . ; J . W . Johnson , J . W . ; Rev . Evan T . Davies ,
Chaplain ; W . K . Coxon , Trias . ; K . Fairclough , Sec ; C . W . Cowell , Asst . Sec ; Dr . J . Howard Pugh , S . D . ; Hugh Jones , J . D . ; Hugh Pritchard , l . G . ; John Hughes , G . W . Davies , T . H . W . Waller , Stewards ; and M . ' Williamson was unanimously re-elected Tyler . The accounts were presented , and a short statement made by the Treasurer , and after they had been duly adopted by the
unanimous vote of the brethren , Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg ., arose , and said : W . M . and brethren , it has been considered by the brethren of this lodge that this would be the most fitting time when we should present to our Bro . the Kcv . John Rees Jenkins , P . M ., Prov . G . Chap , of W . Lancashire , a testimonial in recognition of his services as Treasurer of this lodge from its
formation , and as a ti . ken of the sincere regard in which he is held by the brethren . A sum of money was voted at our last meeting to supplcimnt , if necessary , the contributions of the brethren for this purpose , but the whole matter has been accomplished without having taken one penny of that sum . I mention this to point out that the appreciation of Bro . Jenkins' worth is not confined to a few , but all
experience the effect of his courteous and affable manner . Bro . Smilh then placed on his breast a beautiful Prov . G . Chaplain ' s jewel , which was adorned with diamonds , at the same time wishing him , on behalf cf the brethren , •very happiness in his new home . I 5 ro . Jenkins then said : 1 thank you , Bro . Dr . Smith , for the very kind expressions you have been pleased
to make use of in conveying to me this very beautiful token of the esteem and regard of my brethren of this lodge . From the formation of it I have had charge of its financial affairs' , and 1 have cared for them with a tender care , and have always been proud of the position in which we have stood from the first . Although I am leaving this lodge and province , I am going into one which is my mother province , and a very vigorous and active one too ,
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that is , Monmouthshire , where I hope to be ' able to serve our Craft as I have served it here . 1 can never forget , however , my connection with this lodge , nor cease to regard with some pride the fact that I have been the Prov . G . Chaplain of a province like West Lancashire . I cannot but be touched with the expressions of personal regard and friendship which have met me on all hands among
brethren , not only of this lodge , but also outsitle of it . Ever since I came to Liverpool , which was six and a half years ago , I have given much time and attention to the discharge of duties connected with committees of a general nature , such as the Relief Committee , but the work itself has always been to me its own reward . In going away I realise to its fullest extent that I am leaving many
personal friends , indeed more than I had ever thought I possessed ; and that I take with me the best and kindest wishes of all . To thank you for this I will not try , for its continuance does not depend on mere vwrds , which words would after all but dwarf it in its living reality . After business , the brethren banqueted under the presidency of the W . M ., who subsequently gave the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts . The I . P . M ., Bro . Wylie , gave "The K . W . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Officers of West Lancashire , " and coupled with it the name of the P . G . C ., Bro . the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins . Bro . Wylie said it was wellknown to London Masons , and to brethren throughout the provinces who visited London lodges , that the Pro G . M ., Lord Carnarvon , was one of the best woiking Masons in
England . He also spoke in high terms of praise of Bro . Lord Skeimersdalc , P . G . M . WX . In reply to the toast Bro . the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins returned thanks on behalf of the Officers of Grand and P . G . Lodges , in a feeling manner . He maintained that the Supreme Officers of the Order ha-l at heart the welfare of the brethren generally . He was exceedingly proud to hold the position of an officer
in the Prov . G . L . of West Lancashire , particularly when visiting our Provincial Lodges , of say , 400 members , for in this province there wire as many thousand members . During the last six years he had taken a great interest in Mesonry connected with this province , and if he had attained a high position , he had also looked after and done as much as he humbly could for the interests of the
brethren generally—such hac been his object . He was leaving Liverpool , going far away , and he was almost sorry he had to go . He sometimes fdt he would perhaps have been happier had he stayed , or , on the other hand , Ce , uld take with him many kind friends whom he had made here . Those friends had been dear , and were dear to him , and he assured them and all the
brethren that he regretted to leave them . Bro . Wylie , I . P . M ., next proposed "The Health of Bro . Bottomley , W . M ., " who , he said , had given much labour in the advancement , and was in a great measure instrumental in foiming the Antient Briton Lodge . He ( Bro . Wylie ) had an earnest wish and desire to seejthis a pure Antient Briton lodge , in which the working would be given
in the Welsh langmge , which would , no doubt , come in time . In acknowledging the toast , Bro . Bottomley thanked Bro . Wylie and the brethren for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received , and assured them that he would do his best to please them during his year of ofii e . His officers had been selected with great care , and if any one considered himself slighted who had been
passed over he tendered to him his apology . The W . M . proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . Robert Wylie , P . Prov . S . G . W ., the I . P . M ., " and called upon Bro . Jenkins , Prov . G . Chap ., to present to him a testimonial from the brethren . Bro . Jenkins said : W . M . and brethren , I thank you very much for the privilege granted to me of presenting to Bro . Wylie on your behalf these cases of fish canets and fish eaters . We have a : I realised rhe courtesv and
the assiduous care and attention with which he has watched over the dcvclopcmcnt of this lodge , which moral qualities have been only rivalled , [ perhaps , by his dignified and commanding appearance . Bro . Wylie , on behalf of the brethren , I have to thank you most cordially for the time and care you have given , and the skill and ability with which you have guided the affairs of this lodge , and I now
ask you to accept this present as a small indication of the esteem in which you are held , and of the good wishes that accompany them . liro . Wylie then thanked Bro . Jenkins and the brethren generally for their kindness and the cordial words that had been used towards him . I was , he said , at the fust pla-cd w ' uh my Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith at the head of affairs in this lodge without our seeking it ,
but having been so placed I then felt it my duty to do all that was in my power , and to employ such talents as I have towards perfecting the organisation and the ritual of this lodge , and as this lodge , as its name will signify , and as was intended from the first , is essentially a lodge for Welshmen , I am exceedingly anxious that a Welshman should as soon as possible occupy its chair
and such a Welshman too as will be able to give the various degrees in the Welsh language when considered necessary or desirable . I thank you , brethren , for having set such a value to my services , which will continue , 1 hope , for many years to be at the service of this lodge . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant entertainment came to a close at an early hour .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1 793 ) . —Til's lodge held its last regular meeting for the season at the Clarence I Intel , when there were present among others Bros . | . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , W . M . ; Forge , S . W . ; Piller , J . W . ; Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , & c , acting I . P . M . ; l- 'itt , Se-. ; Linton , J . D . ; Goorichild , l . G . ; Stevens ,
Org . ; Abbott , D . C . ; Hcinhardi , acting Tyler ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , S . D . ( Freemason ) . The visitors were Bros . Elsam , P . M . 201 , S 811 , & c . ; . May , P . M . 700 , 1038 ; Midler , Crescent ; Tily , 144 ( 1 ; Handel and Bonell , 1 ( 1 5 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., with the able assistance of Bro . Elsam , raised Bro . Goodchild and passed Bros . Collier
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Owens , Humphries , and Beauchamp , the ceremonies being well performed . It was then unanimously resolved that in consideration of the W . M . ' s long and zealous services to the cause of Freemasonry in the province he should be recommended to the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex as a P . G . S . Several propositions having been handed in the lod ge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent
and well served collation . The customary Royal anil Craft toasts having been loyally disposed of , " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Walls . The vV . M ., in reply , briefly said that he could only reiterate what he had said on former occasions , that he felt highly gratified in being the first Master of their local lodge , more especially as that honour had emanated from the general wish
expressed by the promoters . He , however , was sorry that , in consequence of extreme pressure of business , he had not been able to give that amount of attention to the duties of the chair as he hoped to be able to bestow upon it after the summer recess . In conclusion , he said he would take that opportunity of returning his very sincere thanks to Bro . Elsam , who , in the character of acting I . P . M . that
day , had rendered him such valuable aid . The W . M , then gave " The Visitors , " in which he said that , although he had just mentioned the name of one of the visiting brethren that evening , namely , Bro . Elsam , he felt bound to briefly speak of him again . He , Bro . Elsam , held , and deservedly so , a very high Masonic position both in London anel in the province of Surrey , and which honourable
position he had worked very hard to attain . With regard to his working capabilities , he ( the W . M . ) could only state that he had attended a club of instruction under his Preceptorship , and he had reaped very considerable benefit from his teaching . Of the remaining visitors , Bro . May , P . M ., and others , he , on behalf of the members of No . 1 793 , gave them a very hearty welcome , and trusted that their
visit had been in every way agreeable to them . This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Elsam , in reply , said that , speaking for himself , he would say that it hid afforded him the greatest possible amount of satisfaction at being piescnt that day . With regard to the very high encomiums bestowed upon him by the W . M . he could only say that t" assist in the working of any Masonic ceremony gave him the most unqualified pleasure . In
cemclusion , he expressed an eipinion that the Sir Charles Bright Lorlge had a very high career marked out for it in the Masonic province of Middlesex , and it hid his best wishes for its success . Bro . May , P . M ., and the remaining visitors having replied in a similarly eulogistic vein , the W . M . immediately arose , and gave , in a neat speech , "The Health of the Officers . " This pledge having been warmly received , the proceedings terminated with thcTylcr ' s toast .
INSTRUCTION . •WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —The annual banquet of this lodge took place on Afonday , the 28 th ult ., at the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock p . m ., Bro . Bumstead , P . M . and Sec . 548 . P . Z . 79 , etc ., occupying the chair of W . M ., and the other offices being filled as follows : —
Bros . Batchelnr , J . D . 548 , P . S . 79 , as S . W . ; Hutchings , J . W . 147 , S . D . 1531 , ' as J . W . ; Cattcrson , S . D . 548 . as S D . ; Hunt , l . G . 1662 , as J . D . ; and Price , 471 , as l . G . After the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the ceremony of initiation was eloquently rehearsed by the W . M . The weirking of the First and Third Sections of the Lecture , by the Junior Warden , followed ,
and the time had then arrived for an adjournment from labour to refreshment . The lodge was accordingly closed , and the brethren , to the number of forty , sat down to banquet , which was serverl by Bro . Morgan , the host , in a style that produced commendations from all present . The same officers presided as at the working of the lodge . The Stewards were Bros . Batchclor , J . D . 548 , P . S . 79 ;
Carman , S 48 ; Gloster , W . M . 1531 , l . G . 132 ( 1 ; Griffin , P . M . 9 . 3 . 3 , J . W . 1531 , P . Z . 79 , He . ( Preceptor and Treasurer ); Gibson , 1531 , Hon . Sec ; Hutchings , J . W . 147 , S . D . 1531 ; Hunt , l . G . 1662 , and Vuhmann , S . W . 871 . The usual Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the W . M . invited the brethren to drink the toast of the evening , " Prosperity to the Wellington Lodge of Instruction , "
which he coupled with the name of Bro . Griffin , its Preceptor and Treasurer . In proposing this toast he desired to impress upon the minds of every brother present the necessity of frequently attending a lodge of instruction-To those young in Masonry it was necessary as a preparation for the time when they might be summoned to take office ; while for those more experienced , occasional , if "
regular , visits to a lodge of instruction would serve to " rub off the rust , " and conduce to the securing of correctness in the elelivery ot the ritual ; and while upon the subject of ritual he desired to express his deep regret at a practice , which of late years had become common amongst Preceptors of lodges of instruction , of introducing phraseology of their own in the working of the ceremonies instead of
employing the ancient and recognised ritual . He felt very strongly on this point . The innovations thus made upon the ancient landmarks of the Order were rap idly increasing ; one heard from time to time of a certain form being " Bro . So and So's working , " and , indeed , it had become difficult to find two lodges of instruction where the ritual was identical . In fact , the working in many lodges resembled an ancient picture which had passed through
the hands of a modern " restorer , " or , if he might descend to a more humorous parallel , he would allude to t " celebrated dog whose owner declared had been orig inally a greyhound , but his ears and tail bring cropped becarne converted into a mastiff . He concluded by inviting the brethren tn drink the toast , which was done with enthusiasm . Bro . Griffin rrplitu , thanking the tvrttVircn for toe cordial manner in which they had responded . For his part , the remarks of the W , M . concerning the innovation
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Dowel ] , W . H . Cockburn , Capt . Grayham Edwardcs , Capt . Johnson , A . J . Percival , Alexander Price , Capt . Napier , Capt . Handlcy , Lt .-Col . Morlev , L . S . Lloyd , R . Huth , R . Neil , P . White , A . Marshall , T . Skipton , C . W . Kelly , H . Price , T . Hughes , Tyler ; H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . idorj ) . —At the usual monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , there was a good attendance of members and visitors , presided over by Bro . Lindo Courtenay , W . M ., and amongst the Masonic chiefs present were Bros . W . ] . Chapman , I . P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . S . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; I . B .
Mackenzie , S . W . ; W . Sandbrook , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , S . W . 1356 , Treas . ; John Atkinson , Secretary ; Richard Burgess , Organist ; J . Pyer , l . G . ; W . Savage , S . S . ; H . P . Squire , J . S . ; John M . Boyd , acting J . D . ; and Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . W . Addis , J . W . R . Brown , P . F . Buck , L . B . Brough , C . Courtenay , ) . F . Cowdell , W . Hildyard , J . Keet , J . Levy , H . Leslie , P . ' Lowndes
J . A . Mercer , G . Martin , W . Mears , J . Penny , J . Reay , J . Shrapnell , R . Williams , and others . The visitors included Bros . Hall , 241 ; E . Paull , Treas . 135 6 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; Jesse Banning , P . P . G . 6 ., Cumberland and Westmoreland , and others . After the lodge had been duly opened , and the minutes confirmed in the usual way and unanimously , the W . M . most impressively initiated Mr . J .
Bayliss and Mr . James Hont into the privileges of the Order ; the work of passing Bro . W . Addis being done by Bro . W . J . Chapman , I . P . M . The lodge voted a sum of money for the help of a widow and several orphans ( on the application of Bro . J . Hayes , P . G . S . ) , and the brethren subsequently adjourned for refreshment , a pleasant evening being subsequently enjoyed .
LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 2 2 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a large gathering of the fraternity . The chair was taks-n and the bdge opened at five o ' clock in the " Old Lodge Room ' ' by Bro . R . Wylie , W . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., and the officers
present included Bros . Dr . ] . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; E . O . C . Rothwt-11 , P . M . ; J . R . Bottomley , S . W . ; Thos . Evans , J . W . ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Treas ., P . G . Chap . ; J . W . Johnson , Sec . ; R . Fai ' rclough , S . D . ; Husjh Jones , l . G . ; H . Pritchard and _ Alex . Thomp , Stewards ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . W . E . Coxen , W . C . Covvcll , G . Charney , J . Hughes , E .
Jones , J . F . Lloyd , W . H . Rowland , T . H . W . Walker , II . Pritchard , H . Wynne Parry , Robert Parry , W . Williams , Joseph Woods , John Lewis , Hugh Hughes , J . J . Knight , John Melloden , Jacob Davies , George Neville , George Porter , J . U . Jones , W . Murphy , G . W . Davies , D . S . Davies , P . M . 21 G ; Robt . W . Wynne , Maurice Jones , John Pritchard , Robert , Hitchmough , H . R . Parry , John Parry ,
James Ireland , and Joseph Wood ( Freemason ) . The list of visitors included Bros . Y . Hidden , 1182 ; John Devavnes , P . M . 66 7 ; James P . Bryan , 1035 and 203 ; J . W . Williams , W . M .. 1356 ; Jesse Banning , P . M . 310 , 1209 , P . P . G . O ., C . and W . ; John Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; VV . Corbett , S . W . 249 ; R . C . Mellor , 6 or ; , P . P . G . J . D . North Wales and Salop ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; E . Paull ,
'treas . 1356 ; C . Arden , J . W . 13 , 6 ; J . R . Goepel , P . M . S 23 , 155 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Busfield , 1299 , 216 ; B . B . Marson , P . M . 135 6 , P . G . S . B . ; John Hill , 11 I 09 ; Alfred Woolrich , S . W . 135 ( 1 , Treas . 1609 ; and Lindo Courtenay , W . M . 11109 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , and other matters of routine business transacted , Bro . J . R . Bottomley , the W . M . elect ,
was presented by Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith and Bro . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , and installed by Bro . R . Wylie ii a highly impressive and almost perfect manner . The usual honours having been paid , the W . M . invested the following officers for the next twelve months : —Bros . R . Wylie , I . P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Evans , S . W . ; J . W . Johnson , J . W . ; Rev . Evan T . Davies ,
Chaplain ; W . K . Coxon , Trias . ; K . Fairclough , Sec ; C . W . Cowell , Asst . Sec ; Dr . J . Howard Pugh , S . D . ; Hugh Jones , J . D . ; Hugh Pritchard , l . G . ; John Hughes , G . W . Davies , T . H . W . Waller , Stewards ; and M . ' Williamson was unanimously re-elected Tyler . The accounts were presented , and a short statement made by the Treasurer , and after they had been duly adopted by the
unanimous vote of the brethren , Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg ., arose , and said : W . M . and brethren , it has been considered by the brethren of this lodge that this would be the most fitting time when we should present to our Bro . the Kcv . John Rees Jenkins , P . M ., Prov . G . Chap , of W . Lancashire , a testimonial in recognition of his services as Treasurer of this lodge from its
formation , and as a ti . ken of the sincere regard in which he is held by the brethren . A sum of money was voted at our last meeting to supplcimnt , if necessary , the contributions of the brethren for this purpose , but the whole matter has been accomplished without having taken one penny of that sum . I mention this to point out that the appreciation of Bro . Jenkins' worth is not confined to a few , but all
experience the effect of his courteous and affable manner . Bro . Smilh then placed on his breast a beautiful Prov . G . Chaplain ' s jewel , which was adorned with diamonds , at the same time wishing him , on behalf cf the brethren , •very happiness in his new home . I 5 ro . Jenkins then said : 1 thank you , Bro . Dr . Smith , for the very kind expressions you have been pleased
to make use of in conveying to me this very beautiful token of the esteem and regard of my brethren of this lodge . From the formation of it I have had charge of its financial affairs' , and 1 have cared for them with a tender care , and have always been proud of the position in which we have stood from the first . Although I am leaving this lodge and province , I am going into one which is my mother province , and a very vigorous and active one too ,
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that is , Monmouthshire , where I hope to be ' able to serve our Craft as I have served it here . 1 can never forget , however , my connection with this lodge , nor cease to regard with some pride the fact that I have been the Prov . G . Chaplain of a province like West Lancashire . I cannot but be touched with the expressions of personal regard and friendship which have met me on all hands among
brethren , not only of this lodge , but also outsitle of it . Ever since I came to Liverpool , which was six and a half years ago , I have given much time and attention to the discharge of duties connected with committees of a general nature , such as the Relief Committee , but the work itself has always been to me its own reward . In going away I realise to its fullest extent that I am leaving many
personal friends , indeed more than I had ever thought I possessed ; and that I take with me the best and kindest wishes of all . To thank you for this I will not try , for its continuance does not depend on mere vwrds , which words would after all but dwarf it in its living reality . After business , the brethren banqueted under the presidency of the W . M ., who subsequently gave the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts . The I . P . M ., Bro . Wylie , gave "The K . W . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Officers of West Lancashire , " and coupled with it the name of the P . G . C ., Bro . the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins . Bro . Wylie said it was wellknown to London Masons , and to brethren throughout the provinces who visited London lodges , that the Pro G . M ., Lord Carnarvon , was one of the best woiking Masons in
England . He also spoke in high terms of praise of Bro . Lord Skeimersdalc , P . G . M . WX . In reply to the toast Bro . the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins returned thanks on behalf of the Officers of Grand and P . G . Lodges , in a feeling manner . He maintained that the Supreme Officers of the Order ha-l at heart the welfare of the brethren generally . He was exceedingly proud to hold the position of an officer
in the Prov . G . L . of West Lancashire , particularly when visiting our Provincial Lodges , of say , 400 members , for in this province there wire as many thousand members . During the last six years he had taken a great interest in Mesonry connected with this province , and if he had attained a high position , he had also looked after and done as much as he humbly could for the interests of the
brethren generally—such hac been his object . He was leaving Liverpool , going far away , and he was almost sorry he had to go . He sometimes fdt he would perhaps have been happier had he stayed , or , on the other hand , Ce , uld take with him many kind friends whom he had made here . Those friends had been dear , and were dear to him , and he assured them and all the
brethren that he regretted to leave them . Bro . Wylie , I . P . M ., next proposed "The Health of Bro . Bottomley , W . M ., " who , he said , had given much labour in the advancement , and was in a great measure instrumental in foiming the Antient Briton Lodge . He ( Bro . Wylie ) had an earnest wish and desire to seejthis a pure Antient Briton lodge , in which the working would be given
in the Welsh langmge , which would , no doubt , come in time . In acknowledging the toast , Bro . Bottomley thanked Bro . Wylie and the brethren for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received , and assured them that he would do his best to please them during his year of ofii e . His officers had been selected with great care , and if any one considered himself slighted who had been
passed over he tendered to him his apology . The W . M . proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . Robert Wylie , P . Prov . S . G . W ., the I . P . M ., " and called upon Bro . Jenkins , Prov . G . Chap ., to present to him a testimonial from the brethren . Bro . Jenkins said : W . M . and brethren , I thank you very much for the privilege granted to me of presenting to Bro . Wylie on your behalf these cases of fish canets and fish eaters . We have a : I realised rhe courtesv and
the assiduous care and attention with which he has watched over the dcvclopcmcnt of this lodge , which moral qualities have been only rivalled , [ perhaps , by his dignified and commanding appearance . Bro . Wylie , on behalf of the brethren , I have to thank you most cordially for the time and care you have given , and the skill and ability with which you have guided the affairs of this lodge , and I now
ask you to accept this present as a small indication of the esteem in which you are held , and of the good wishes that accompany them . liro . Wylie then thanked Bro . Jenkins and the brethren generally for their kindness and the cordial words that had been used towards him . I was , he said , at the fust pla-cd w ' uh my Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith at the head of affairs in this lodge without our seeking it ,
but having been so placed I then felt it my duty to do all that was in my power , and to employ such talents as I have towards perfecting the organisation and the ritual of this lodge , and as this lodge , as its name will signify , and as was intended from the first , is essentially a lodge for Welshmen , I am exceedingly anxious that a Welshman should as soon as possible occupy its chair
and such a Welshman too as will be able to give the various degrees in the Welsh language when considered necessary or desirable . I thank you , brethren , for having set such a value to my services , which will continue , 1 hope , for many years to be at the service of this lodge . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant entertainment came to a close at an early hour .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1 793 ) . —Til's lodge held its last regular meeting for the season at the Clarence I Intel , when there were present among others Bros . | . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , W . M . ; Forge , S . W . ; Piller , J . W . ; Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , & c , acting I . P . M . ; l- 'itt , Se-. ; Linton , J . D . ; Goorichild , l . G . ; Stevens ,
Org . ; Abbott , D . C . ; Hcinhardi , acting Tyler ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , S . D . ( Freemason ) . The visitors were Bros . Elsam , P . M . 201 , S 811 , & c . ; . May , P . M . 700 , 1038 ; Midler , Crescent ; Tily , 144 ( 1 ; Handel and Bonell , 1 ( 1 5 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., with the able assistance of Bro . Elsam , raised Bro . Goodchild and passed Bros . Collier
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Owens , Humphries , and Beauchamp , the ceremonies being well performed . It was then unanimously resolved that in consideration of the W . M . ' s long and zealous services to the cause of Freemasonry in the province he should be recommended to the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex as a P . G . S . Several propositions having been handed in the lod ge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent
and well served collation . The customary Royal anil Craft toasts having been loyally disposed of , " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Walls . The vV . M ., in reply , briefly said that he could only reiterate what he had said on former occasions , that he felt highly gratified in being the first Master of their local lodge , more especially as that honour had emanated from the general wish
expressed by the promoters . He , however , was sorry that , in consequence of extreme pressure of business , he had not been able to give that amount of attention to the duties of the chair as he hoped to be able to bestow upon it after the summer recess . In conclusion , he said he would take that opportunity of returning his very sincere thanks to Bro . Elsam , who , in the character of acting I . P . M . that
day , had rendered him such valuable aid . The W . M , then gave " The Visitors , " in which he said that , although he had just mentioned the name of one of the visiting brethren that evening , namely , Bro . Elsam , he felt bound to briefly speak of him again . He , Bro . Elsam , held , and deservedly so , a very high Masonic position both in London anel in the province of Surrey , and which honourable
position he had worked very hard to attain . With regard to his working capabilities , he ( the W . M . ) could only state that he had attended a club of instruction under his Preceptorship , and he had reaped very considerable benefit from his teaching . Of the remaining visitors , Bro . May , P . M ., and others , he , on behalf of the members of No . 1 793 , gave them a very hearty welcome , and trusted that their
visit had been in every way agreeable to them . This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Elsam , in reply , said that , speaking for himself , he would say that it hid afforded him the greatest possible amount of satisfaction at being piescnt that day . With regard to the very high encomiums bestowed upon him by the W . M . he could only say that t" assist in the working of any Masonic ceremony gave him the most unqualified pleasure . In
cemclusion , he expressed an eipinion that the Sir Charles Bright Lorlge had a very high career marked out for it in the Masonic province of Middlesex , and it hid his best wishes for its success . Bro . May , P . M ., and the remaining visitors having replied in a similarly eulogistic vein , the W . M . immediately arose , and gave , in a neat speech , "The Health of the Officers . " This pledge having been warmly received , the proceedings terminated with thcTylcr ' s toast .
INSTRUCTION . •WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —The annual banquet of this lodge took place on Afonday , the 28 th ult ., at the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock p . m ., Bro . Bumstead , P . M . and Sec . 548 . P . Z . 79 , etc ., occupying the chair of W . M ., and the other offices being filled as follows : —
Bros . Batchelnr , J . D . 548 , P . S . 79 , as S . W . ; Hutchings , J . W . 147 , S . D . 1531 , ' as J . W . ; Cattcrson , S . D . 548 . as S D . ; Hunt , l . G . 1662 , as J . D . ; and Price , 471 , as l . G . After the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the ceremony of initiation was eloquently rehearsed by the W . M . The weirking of the First and Third Sections of the Lecture , by the Junior Warden , followed ,
and the time had then arrived for an adjournment from labour to refreshment . The lodge was accordingly closed , and the brethren , to the number of forty , sat down to banquet , which was serverl by Bro . Morgan , the host , in a style that produced commendations from all present . The same officers presided as at the working of the lodge . The Stewards were Bros . Batchclor , J . D . 548 , P . S . 79 ;
Carman , S 48 ; Gloster , W . M . 1531 , l . G . 132 ( 1 ; Griffin , P . M . 9 . 3 . 3 , J . W . 1531 , P . Z . 79 , He . ( Preceptor and Treasurer ); Gibson , 1531 , Hon . Sec ; Hutchings , J . W . 147 , S . D . 1531 ; Hunt , l . G . 1662 , and Vuhmann , S . W . 871 . The usual Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the W . M . invited the brethren to drink the toast of the evening , " Prosperity to the Wellington Lodge of Instruction , "
which he coupled with the name of Bro . Griffin , its Preceptor and Treasurer . In proposing this toast he desired to impress upon the minds of every brother present the necessity of frequently attending a lodge of instruction-To those young in Masonry it was necessary as a preparation for the time when they might be summoned to take office ; while for those more experienced , occasional , if "
regular , visits to a lodge of instruction would serve to " rub off the rust , " and conduce to the securing of correctness in the elelivery ot the ritual ; and while upon the subject of ritual he desired to express his deep regret at a practice , which of late years had become common amongst Preceptors of lodges of instruction , of introducing phraseology of their own in the working of the ceremonies instead of
employing the ancient and recognised ritual . He felt very strongly on this point . The innovations thus made upon the ancient landmarks of the Order were rap idly increasing ; one heard from time to time of a certain form being " Bro . So and So's working , " and , indeed , it had become difficult to find two lodges of instruction where the ritual was identical . In fact , the working in many lodges resembled an ancient picture which had passed through
the hands of a modern " restorer , " or , if he might descend to a more humorous parallel , he would allude to t " celebrated dog whose owner declared had been orig inally a greyhound , but his ears and tail bring cropped becarne converted into a mastiff . He concluded by inviting the brethren tn drink the toast , which was done with enthusiasm . Bro . Griffin rrplitu , thanking the tvrttVircn for toe cordial manner in which they had responded . For his part , the remarks of the W , M . concerning the innovation